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R. K CUSHING BANKRUPT. Failure of a Western Contractor-C. J. Lantry a Creditor. Chicago, Jan. 27.-Richard C. Cushing, a contractor, today filed a petition in liabilities bankruptcy, scheduling amounting to $328,245. His assets are placed at $39,000. The petitioner was a member of the Mallory-Cushing Contracting company of Omaha. Some of the largest creditors are: C. J. Lantry, a brother-in-law of Mr. Cushing, Strong City, Kan., $47,000; Charles Parmalee, receiver of the Citizens' bank, Plattsmouth, Neb., $10,000; T. A. McGague, receiver of the German Savings bank of Omaha, $30,000. The property which is included in the assets of the petitioner is situated in Omaha, San Antonio, Tex., Kerin county, California, and Scott county, Nebraska. The largest secured creditor is the Nebraska National bank of Omaha, $63,000.